Windy City Smokeout announces 2026 lineup – Lainey Wilson, Treaty Oak Revival among headliners
Get ready, Chicago! Windy City Smokeout returns for five days of country music and BBQ.
Get ready, Chicago! Windy City Smokeout returns for five days of country music and BBQ.
BTS announces massive 2026 world tour with two-night stop in Chicago
Global K-pop superstars BTS will return to the stage with a 2026 world tour, including two shows at Soldier Field.
Global K-pop superstars BTS will return to the stage with a 2026 world tour, including two shows at Soldier Field.
Heinz unveils french fry box with built-in ketchup compartment - Where you can find dipping on the go
When it comes to eating french fries, ketchup is a favorite condiment to enjoy fries with. Now, you can have fries and ketchup on the go thanks to the new Heinz Dipper.
When it comes to eating french fries, ketchup is a favorite condiment to enjoy fries with. Now, you can have fries and ketchup on the go thanks to the new Heinz Dipper.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Cubs Convention, Bears vs. Rams, Windy City Invitational
Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend? From the Bears vs. Rams and the Cubs Convention, to concerts, comedy and family events, here's what's happening Jan. 16-18.
Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend? From the Bears vs. Rams and the Cubs Convention, to concerts, comedy and family events, here's what's happening Jan. 16-18.
Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Chevy recalls over 80K vehicles related to defective pedestrian alert sound system
The recall affects certain 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV cars.
The recall affects certain 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV cars.
New year, calmer parenting: How simple language shifts can bring harmony at home
Parenting on Mars founder Rachael Fritz explains how small changes in the way parents use praise and everyday language can encourage positive behavior without falling into an “everyone gets a trophy” mindset.
Parenting on Mars founder Rachael Fritz explains how small changes in the way parents use praise and everyday language can encourage positive behavior without falling into an “everyone gets a trophy” mindset.
White Castle brings back Valentine’s Day ‘Love Castle’ tradition
Roses are red, sliders are square: White Castle’s Valentine’s Day tradition is back for another year.
Roses are red, sliders are square: White Castle’s Valentine’s Day tradition is back for another year.
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from pop-up operation
It's one of the hottest new bagel places around. Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from a pop-up into a full cafe.
It's one of the hottest new bagel places around. Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from a pop-up into a full cafe.
Chicago chefs aim to feed immigrant families in need
More than 40 Chicago chefs are coming together to help feed immigrant families affected by recent federal enforcement operations.
More than 40 Chicago chefs are coming together to help feed immigrant families affected by recent federal enforcement operations.
McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for record $15M
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938.
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938.
Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
These are the best real estate markets for retirees in 2026, data suggests
With millions of Americans set to retire this year, housing in these markets provide nice choices to settle down.
With millions of Americans set to retire this year, housing in these markets provide nice choices to settle down.